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Name: Camps International
Address: Unit 10 Kingfisher Park Headlands Business ParkSalisbury Road, Ringwood
Rating: 4.11

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Camps International are experts in sustainable student travel, offering life-changing school expeditions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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“Overall trip was incredible! Definitely a once in a lifetime and life changing opportunity, made me appreciate the things I have. Met some amazing people who I still keep in contact with now. Very difficult experience but worth it.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I thoroughly enjoyed the 4 week expedition. I had so many expectations of how it was going to be - hot, adventurous, exciting and full of experiences. Not only did the trip fulfil these expectations but it beat it. I gained so many new experiences from being Emergency Evacuated off the jungle to being entertained by little kids and a truck tyre. The whole experience is one I hope I will never forget and I cannot wait to hopefully return to Borneo someday.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Had the most amazing time! Staff were lovely, the camps were great and the food was lush! Project work was rewarding and i made some great friends, thankyou camps for the experience of a lifetime”

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Posted 9 years ago

“We went on an a petition in Tanzania in 2015 and I've never experienced something so amazing, the staff, local people and activities were amazing as was the feeling of helping out in local schools and villages with project work. I met some amazing people and will carry this experience for the rest of my lifeI couldn't have asked for a better summer all thanks to camps international and all the staff here in England and over in Tanzania in the camps. Thankyou”

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Posted 9 years ago

“It was an amazing month, all of the fundraising paid off and I would recommend it to anyone!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Went on the 2015 Peru school expedition with camps, it was an amazing experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone. We were given the opportunity to see some spectacular places with our friends and realise how fortunate we are to be born in such luxurious lifestyles in contrast to life in Peru. The camps international staff from Peru and our group leaders were extremely friendly and helpful. Although, the organisation of project work was poor on camps internationals behalf. There was not a sufficient amount of equipment available for the group to use which meant we weren't able to utilise each member of our team (which was a big size of 40) and this was the same story at each camp we visited; Colca, Titicaca and Moray. More people, more work done? But without the right amount of equipment (spades,pickaxes wheelbarrows etc) the size of our group didn't matter. One of the aspects of the trip that appealed to me was to see that I could make a difference to changing the quality of life for the communities that we visited, however we never got to see the end product of what our hard work had achieved. If the work was more concentrated rather than having numerous different jobs which you would only work on once it may have been different. The feeling from the locals was that they could do it better by themselves and the language barrier was a challenge at times which again limited the success and progress we made. To add to this, the amount of food that camps international gave us was simply not enough. At meals it was rare for there to be second portions which meant energy levels around camp were dangerously low at times regarding the amount of work we were doing on a daily basis. Despite these issues, overall I thoroughly enjoyed my month in Peru the highlight completing the 5 day Salkantay Trail with the reward of seeing Machu Pichhu at the end, an unforgettable experience!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I just got back from co-leading a school trip for 27 12-16 year-olds to Vietnam. The trip was great fun, with a nice level of challenge, lovely food and helpful guides. We have used Camps International for two previous trips to Borneo and Cambodia and will be very happy to go away with them again. I have had very positive dealings with staff there during planning and in the course of our trips. Thanks guys! See you next year.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I was with Camps International for a month in Kenya and i really loved it. The local staff were all so friendly and it was great to get to know all of them. I was with 7 other people roughly my own age (18) and I got along with them all really well. I'd definitely suggest for others to do this as it is such a fantastic opportunity and it has been one of the best times in my life.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I took a school group of 10, year 10 students in November 2014 and I was extremely pleased with the whole experience. Right from when we landed until we left, all staff were extremely helpful and knowledgable, making our experience in Cambodia a memorable one! The accommodation was just what you need and I enjoyed the simplicity of the camps set up. The community development was well organised and was made even more special with having local leaders with so much passion towards helping others. The food was amazing and the extra axtivites out side the community development was a nice treat. Overall, it was a fantastic experience for the teachers and students and one which I would thoroughly recommend.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I had a great time! I met great people, got the chance to reflect on myself and discover other parts of me, and gained a whole lot of life experience. This visit to Kenya surely was an eye-opener. However, I have my doubts as to how long the projects will be sustained after Camps International will stop actively contributing to the community. I got the feeling that the locals don't feel it very much necessary to keep doing the projects for their own good, so I'm afraid all the hard work will be lost once Camps International moves out of the community.”

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Posted 10 years ago

Hi Joris, I just thought I would reply to your message to reassure you that all of the projects we support are sustainable and long-term, and our camps are permanent. We never fully leave our projects, but instead regularly check with the community to see if there it anything else we can do. In fact, check out this blog for more information, http://www.campsinternational.com/blog/2015/03/the-real-meaning-of-sustainable-project-work :)

Posted 10 years ago

“I have just taken 59 Grade 10 students on a short trip (one week) to Cambodia with Camps International. The experience was incredibly rewarding and the students came away with a new perspective on life. We were in the city of Phnom Penh for a day at each end of the trip and the programme was great, as were facilities. We were able to incorporate plenty of educational experiences along with some fun. The rest of the time was spent in a small village in the countryside. Facilities were quite basic, but clean and safe, and my students developed an appreciation of the life locals lead. Activities organised were sometimes tough, but the camp staff made them enjoyable and meaningful. The staff were also very flexible and so incredibly helpful. We could not have chosen a better place for our students to spend a short trip and the school intends to make this an annual event. Thanks Camps International - you rock!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I attended the Camps expedition to Peru in the summer of 2014. The best thing I have ever done! Met some incredible people, made some incredible friends and seen some incredible sites. I could not recommend it highly enough to anybody; the best thing you can and will ever do!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I led a group of 20 students to Peru in 2014. The expedition was first class. Everything was arranged and organised down to the minutia of details. We had nothing to worry about; everything was taken care of for us from the minute we landed in Peru to arriving home in the UK 4 weeks later. As a company I cannot praise them highly enough, the in- country staff were beyond helpful and made our expedition so enjoyable. We were fully supported by the UK team in the 2 year build up. There was nothing that was too much trouble for them. Two of students had 18th birthdays whilst out on expedition. The Camps staff organised birthday events and cakes to ensure the students birthdays were ones never to forget. The students had an extremely enjoyable experience and was life changing. The local communities made us so welcome, we developed a great fondness for the people we lived and worked amongst. One of the great highlights of the expedition was undertaking the five day trek to Machu Picchu, tough but so rewarding. If you are considering booking for an expedition I would recommend Camps International unreservedly. We loved it so much we have booked again for 2016.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I took a group of 17 students to Peru for a 4 week expedition in the Summer of 2014. Considering this was the first year that Camps International have operated in the company I thought that the organization and logistics were completed to an excellent standard. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience of completing project work in a variety of different communities and the 5 day expedition to Machu Picchu is one that myself and the team will never forget. For anyone considering taking a group of students away on an expedition of a lifetime then I would definitely recommend the company.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I was in Peru for a month during the summer. It was a very enjoyable experience and definitely the best thing I have ever done. We were made very welcome by all the in country staff and the locals. The trip was very well organised and it was delivered extremely well. The people based within the UK were very helpful with any concerns or problems we had before are trip away. Camps is a great organisations with great people and people who are willing to help you out at every opportunity when needed”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Spending my summer with Camps International in Borneo was one of the best things I have ever done and probably will ever do. I made unforgettable memories and lifelong friends, and we actually made a difference to people's lives. It was only a month and now I have the famous travelling bug! Camps has given me the confidence to travel again, and that, along with the experiences I had and the family I made are why I am so grateful to Camps International. Don't hesitate, if you're even thinking about this it will be one of the best decisions you'll ever make!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Unfortunately I am not able to attend my trip to South Africa due to operations and other hospital appointments; however certain members of staff have been very useful in helping me get the deposit I paid back. However at the same time, I feel like I have been messed around as i booked the trip with yourselves nearly a year ago. I understand that you need all the proof possible, but when it came to relaying the information back to myself or keeping me up to date with where I stand, always seemed to much trouble.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Ecuador 2014, what a fantastic adventure for all involved. The experiences my students had has already shaped their futures. The country and the people were warm and welcoming. Lots of giggles and tears as the kids grew as people, the memories of swimming with the seal lions will be a permenant one. I would not hesitate to recommend the experiences Camps can provide. Their ethical approach means that the work undertaken last summer by my students will have an impact for many years. We have already sign up for a new adventure in Cambodia in 2016. 15 very excited students already excited about the prospect.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Went to Tanzania in the summer of 2014 for 4 weeks, absolute best experience of my life by a very long way and thouroughly recommend. Only downside is that I caught malaria and the so called camps 'specialists' in the UK tried to dismiss this despite being diagnosed by a doctor out there. This led to me initially not receiving the correct treatment and getting worse before getting better. Despite this, I still gained some unbelievable memories and had the best 4 weeks of my life”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Brilliant experience, real eye opener to a completely different yet interesting lifestyle. My time at Camp Tinangol was so rewarding and made even better due to the care and company of Kenny. Camp Batu-Puteh was so satisfying because of the wildlife. In my opinion the environmental work we did was fairly boring though.”

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Posted 10 years ago

Camps International is rated 4.1 based on 624 reviews